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Longform reading with NotebookLM.
One of NotebookLM's most useful features is now available on Android

Video Overviews make it easier than ever to absorb information

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I turned old phones into free security cameras with this app

It's surprisingly easy to take an old Android phone and and turn it into a viable live security camera, here's how you can do it too.

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I automated my smart home based on my phone's battery level and it's actually genius

Our phones run everything anyway, right?

Powerbeats Fit open in their case in hand being held up by a wall.
I'm never going back to AirPods after trying these

AirPods are the best companion for iPhone, but there are other options that work just as well, and I think I found one I prefer more.

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How to check if your ISP is throttling your connection
ISP

Test, compare, and identify unusual network slowdowns effectively.

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This free app makes it easy to take amazing photos on my phone

Why this free app is still my favorite way to edit iPhone photos

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3 Netflix shows you need to watch this weekend (Jan 30-Feb 1)

This weekend on Netflix, enjoy a new comedy special, a documentary about an iconic boy band, and of course, new episodes of Bridgerton.

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4 router settings most people never change but absolutely should

85% of the people of never change this one setting that can get their router hacked.

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I finally stopped writing messy Google Sheets formulas thanks to this one function

Readable enough to survive time, teammates, and future you.

Network coverage on WiFi analyzer
I mapped 2.4GHz vs 5GHz Wi-Fi and one was useless in half my home

Strong signal bars hid a deeply unreliable connection.

Google Camera open on Pixel 9a
5 open-source Android apps that every photographer should have

Pro camera tools, zero ads, and not a subscription in sight.

The blue OnePlus 13 on a vinyl-themed rug.
The best phone of 2026 might be the year-old OnePlus 13

I'm not sure if we'll ever see a more balanced Android flagship than the OnePlus 13 — it's still relevant even a year after its release.

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I removed ads and recommendations from my Fire TV with these settings

Adjusting these settings made my Fire TV experience better.

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I regret ignoring this BIOS setting for years — this tweak changed everything

BIOS settings, RAM configuration, and a general lack of research combined to slow me down.

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dns over https on windows 11.
Your ISP can still see every site you visit unless you enable this browser setting
DNS

Go on, switch this setting on, it only takes a moment.

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A Kasa smart plug into a wall outlet
I used a smart plug to stop my kid from staying up late

Just a few clicks and I was all set.

Google Maps icon on phone screen.
Google Maps just got a lot more useful for walkers and cyclists

Gemini integration makes it easier to get around and explore new places

private dns settings on android smartphone
This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN
DNS

Ad-free internet is no-longer a subscription you have to pay for.

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5 things your iPhone's Action Button can do to make mornings easier

You can use your iPhone's Action Button for so much more than putting it on silent.

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4 things you can do with your old smartwatch instead of throwing it out

Your old watch can be a dedicated music player, health tracker, bedside clock, and more.

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